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A11 MVN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

165,136 mi
Last recorded165,136 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 165,136 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 165,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 155,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and gear box mounting split

foot brake has long travel

fuel pipe corroded

noise engine drive pulley

Fail 22 Mar 2008

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noisy engine pulleys suspect waterpump or cambelt tensioner

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 155,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driveshafts Noisy

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noisy engine pulleys suspect waterpump or cambelt tensioner

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 136,566 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 136,561 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 117,906 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 117,905 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A11 MVN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 MVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 MVN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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